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<\/a>When you hear your dentist mention fillings, do you immediately think of grayish-black amalgam fillings?<\/p>\n<\/a>When you hear your dentist mention fillings, do you immediately think of grayish-black amalgam fillings?<\/p>\n
Some offices may still use amalgam fillings to treat decay, but not Dr. Carmen\u2019s Norman dental office<\/a>. Here, we use tooth-colored fillings<\/a> to restore smiles and change lives. You might think of them as a cosmetic twist on an important restorative dentistry service.<\/p>\n The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings<\/strong><\/p>\n Tooth-colored fillings<\/strong>, also known as composite fillings<\/strong>, aren\u2019t made of metals, the way that amalgams are. That means that, unlike amalgams, they won\u2019t change shape over time or become brittle and crack, allowing for bacterial reinvasion. Instead, they\u2019ll remain strong and supportive for years to come, preserving your natural tooth structure in the process.<\/p>\n And what\u2019s more, tooth-colored fillings<\/strong> can be shaded to exactly match the color of your teeth. Instead of standing out and causing you to feel self-conscious about your smile, they\u2019ll blend right now. No one but you and Dr. Carmen<\/a> will ever have to know you have them.<\/p>\n